Tours

Horseback Rides

OATMAN STABLES

What: These stables are located just on the outskirts of Oatman, Arizona (on right as you near town coming from the west); currently, they offer one hour and two hour horseback rides as well as stagecoach rides (you can board the stagecoach on the Oatman Main Street-Rte 66-in the center of town for a ride around the area); Fees: Vary with time and style of ride; call for current rates and times; Info: 505-419-1822

What: 90-min sightseeing, narrated river tour or two hour dinner cruise aboard a 117-passenger, mock paddlewheeler with enclosed climate control and open seating; food and beverage service; docked at the Aquarius dock; cruises up to Laughlin Bridge, down river to below Harrah’s and return to dock Fees: 90 min scenic tour $10 adults, $5 children, free ages 3 and under; dinner cruises on Wed-Sun (reservations required; parties of 15 or more can schedule cruise anytime), dinner selections include prime rib, chicken marsala, Captain’s Seafood Catch of the Day or tortellini; tickets available at booth on Riverwalk near Aquarius dock. Info: 1-800-228-9825; 702-298-1047 or see laughlinrivertours.com

LONDON BRIDGE JET BOAT

What: Round-trip six-hour jet boat excursions from Laughlin to the Island Mall at the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City; boats cruise at over 40 mph; cruise goes through beautiful Topock Gorge; two hour layover at the London Bridge; boats are enclosed during colder weather. Tours depart from Pioneer, Edgewater and Harrah’s; check in is 9:30 a.m.; Fees: adults-$70; children (3-12)-$50; call for schedules; Info: Reservations recommended, call 702-298-5498 or 888-505-3545, or visit jetboattour.com

THE USS RIVERSIDE

What: Narrated tours of the river on a 65-foot, 91-passenger vessel with enclosed seating and upper deck open canopy seating; full service bar and restrooms; leaves from Riverside Resort docks every two hours (Sun-Fri, 10:30 a.m. and ending with 4:30 p.m. cruise; Sat, 10:30 a.m. and ending with the 8:30 p.m. cruise). Tours are approximately one hour 20 minutes —from the dock to the face of Davis Dam, back down river to just below Harrah’s and return to the dock; Fees: $10 adults, $6 children 3-12; free ages two and under; tickets available at office near docks; Info: 702-298-2535, ext 5770; or 928-763-7070, ext 5770; 1-800-227-3849, ext 5770

LAKE MOHAVE SCUBA

What: Guided services offering tours for scuba divers of local dive area focusing on Lake Mohave and Willow Beach area below Hoover Dam; call for details on what they offer and what is needed to dive; located at 1047 Hwy 95, Suite B6 in Town Square Plaza, Bullhead City; Info: 928-758-3483, M-F (10 a.m.-7 p.m.); Sat (8 a.m.-7 p.m.); Sun (9 a.m.-3 p.m.); or by appointment

What: Limo service to a variety of tour sites including Oatman, Hoover Dam, London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk, Keepers of the Wild Animal Sanctuary; min of six persons per trip; available seven days a week; Info: Call Carol at 928-278-9188 for fees and info; ask about private tours

Canoes & Kayaks

DESERT RIVER KAYAKS

What: Self-guided kayak trips on the Colorado River and area lakes; also stand-up paddleboards and inner tube rentals; open seven days a week. Office located at 1034 Highway 95, Bullhead City; Fees: Vary with length of tour; Info: 928-754-5320; 1-888-KAYAK 33